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  • 2020-28978 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassifying Furbish's Lousewort (Pedicularis furbishiae) From Endangered to Threatened Status With a Section 4(d) Rule
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3976
    Reading Time:about 50 minutes

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed to change the status of Furbish’s lousewort, a plant species, from "endangered" to "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal suggests measures to conserve the plant, focusing on preventing harm due to climate change and habitat loss. Public comments are invited, and specific regulations are recommended to protect the species. This action is based on scientific findings indicating that the immediate threat to the plant has been reduced, but long-term challenges remain.

    Simple Explanation

    The people who take care of plants and animals want to move a special plant, called Furbish's lousewort, from a list of very endangered plants to a list of just a little endangered plants because it's doing better now. They are asking everyone to share thoughts and ideas to help keep the plant safe in the future.

  • 2024-28855 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Monarch Butterfly and Designation of Critical Habitat
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 100662
    Reading Time:about 3 hours

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to classify the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. They aim to designate critical habitat areas, particularly in California, to protect these butterflies. Additionally, they plan to allow certain activities, like habitat restoration and conservation efforts, even if they might unintentionally harm some butterflies. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until March 12, 2025, and informational meetings are scheduled to discuss the details further.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to help protect monarch butterflies by calling them a "threatened species" and setting aside special places just for them to live safely in California. They also want to hear what people think about this idea and have meetings to explain more.

  • 2025-00467 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Status for the Florida Manatee and Endangered Status for the Antillean Manatee
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 3131
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to update the classification of the West Indian manatee by distinguishing between its two subspecies, listing the Florida manatee as a threatened species and the Antillean manatee as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal involves removing the West Indian manatee from the list and replacing it with the two subspecies to provide them with distinct protections. The Florida manatee faces threats like habitat loss, watercraft collisions, and climate change, whereas the Antillean manatee is endangered by factors like poaching, low genetic diversity, and ineffective regulatory enforcement in some areas. Public comments are invited on this proposed rule until March 17, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to give special protection to two types of manatees in Florida and nearby areas because they face different dangers. They plan to help one type by calling it "threatened" and another by calling it "endangered," like giving them superhero capes to keep them safe from stuff like boats and people hunting them.

  • 2024-29125 — Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Puerto Rican Skink, Lesser Virgin Islands Skink, and Virgin Islands Bronze Skink and Designation of Critical Habitat; Threatened Species Status With Section 4(d) Rule for Culebra Skink and Designation of Critical Habitat; Not Warranted Species Status for Mona Skink, Greater Virgin Islands Skink, Greater Saint Croix Skink, and Lesser Saint Croix Skink
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103938
    Reading Time:about 3 hours

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a rule to list several Caribbean skink species as endangered or threatened. The Puerto Rican skink, Lesser Virgin Islands skink, and Virgin Islands bronze skink are proposed as endangered, while the Culebra skink is proposed as threatened. The proposal also includes designating critical habitats for these species to aid in their conservation. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted until February 18, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    Some lizards living in Puerto Rico and nearby islands are in danger of disappearing, so special rules and safe areas are being made to protect them. The plan is for these lizards to have a better chance to survive!